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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
North Korea says its COVID outbreak spread from ‘alien things’ near DMZ
State media reports two people caught the virus in early April, the first time country has pinpointed origin of outbreak
North Korea likely behind $100M crypto heist from blockchain bridge: Researchers
Analysts say breach similar to past thefts linked to Lazarus Group and that hackers have already laundered assets
Flooding hits area around North Korea’s nuclear complex: State media
Seoul says DPRK also opened floodgates near border without notice, as monsoon rains lash the peninsula
Tours to truce village on North Korean border to resume after COVID suspension
UN Command has repeatedly halted educational visits to Joint Security Area during pandemic, including since January
US, ROK and Japan vow joint response if North Korea tests nuclear weapon
Leaders of three countries express concern about growing DPRK threats as they hold first talks since 2017
Defector activist flies balloons with COVID aid toward North Korea again
Park Sang-hak says he conducted his second launch this month despite Seoul’s appeal for restraint
Seoul should explain official’s killing by North Korea: UN human rights envoy
Tomás Ojea Quintana emphasizes family of victim’s right to know and says South Korea shouldn’t ‘politicize’ case
North Korea to allow foreigners to visit water parks, a first during pandemic
Revised rules seen by NK News show authorities easing more restrictions in Pyongyang after lifting lockdown last month
G7 leaders urge full implementation of UN sanctions against North Korea
Joint statement condemns DPRK’s repeated missile testing, as US prepares to talk new sanctions with South Korea
Seoul demands DPRK give notice of dam opening after it doesn’t answer hotline
Unification ministry says North Korea did not reply to regular call this morning, as heavy rains raise flooding concerns
